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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Bartlett do for Lucy after moving into the room with a view?

2. Miss Bartlett makes Lucy promise to keep the kiss a secret from whom?

3. During the group ride out to the country, Lucy suggests she and George do what?

4. The tea at the end of Chapter 8 is fun but has an undercurrent of what?

5. What does Lucy purchase that might be considered shocking?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance behind Cecil reading instead of playing tennis with Lucy?

2. In Chapter 5, what does the Italian that keeps bothering the group represent? What does it mean when Mr. Eager shoos the Italian away from Lucy?

3. Lucy reacts to the news of the Emersons moving to the neighborhood with calm. Why does Mr. Beebe showcase Lucy's reaction to Minnie, or the next generation?

4. After Lucy has a fight with Mrs. Honeychurch, what is the view she sees out the window?

5. Lucy is often compared to Miss Bartlett throughout the novel. After she breaks off her engagement with Cecil, in what way does she become similar to Miss Bartlett yet again?

6. Lucy and Cecil discuss Lucy's comfort level with Cecil on a walk through the woods. Lucy admits she prefers Cecil in what environment?

7. Why is it ironic that Cecil tries to lead Lucy and Mrs. Honeychurch away from the men in the lake?

8. Why does Lucy want to keep Miss Bartlett from coming to visit once the Emersons have moved into the villas?

9. What aspects of society does the character Miss Bartlett represent?

10. What does Lucy do while considering the idea that she is leaving George in the darkness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The influence of Miss Bartlett is a major factor in Lucy's character, both intentionally and unintentionally. Based on examples from the book, make an argument for or against Miss Bartlett's ability and affect on Lucy to conform to Lucy's expected role in society.

Essay Topic 2

Although much emphasis is placed on propriety in "A Room with a View", there are several instances where the characters blatantly insult each other. Cite three examples where the characters experience a confrontation. Analyze the following:

1) What is the confrontation and who is involved?

2) Do the characters involved try to avoid the confrontation or invoke it?

3) Does the confrontation seem appropriate based on the rules of society?

4) How is the confrontation resolved?

Essay Topic 3

Society is an important aspect that is trying to shape the character Lucy in "A Room with a View".

1) Describe the type of society Lucy is born into.

2) Discuss the expectations society has for Lucy.

3) Analyze whether Lucy's actions are a result of trying to conform to or resist societal expectations.

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